Graduate Education Support Assistant

Protocol Education Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Varied settings

School opportunities

Training & development

Career stepping stone

Job summary

Protocol Education is recruiting graduates to work as Education Support Assistants in Bristol and surrounding areas. You will support students in classrooms, work one-to-one or in small groups, and help pupils with additional learning needs in both mainstream and specialist settings.

The role offers flexible hours and a stepping stone into teaching, psychology, therapy, or broader education careers, with safeguarding checks and ongoing training provided.

Qualifications

• Graduates welcome from any degree background.
• Candidate should demonstrate passion for working with children and young people.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support students in the classroom.
• One-to-one or small group support.
• Assist pupils with additional learning needs.
• Promote positive behaviour and engagement.
• Help create an inclusive learning environment.
• Support social, emotional and academic development.

Skills

Recent graduate

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Adaptable

Experience with children

Education

Any degree subject considered

Job description

Start Your Career in Education with Flexible and Rewarding School-Based Work

Are you a recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience in education? Whether you're considering a future in teaching, educational psychology, speech and language therapy, social work, or SEND support, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We are currently recruiting enthusiastic and motivated graduates to work across a variety of primary, secondary, SEN, and SEMH schools in Bristol and the surrounding areas.

The Role

As a Graduate Education Support Assistant, you will work closely with teachers and support staff to help pupils achieve their full potential. Responsibilities may include:

• Supporting students in the classroom
• Working one-to-one or in small groups
• Assisting pupils with additional learning needs
• Promoting positive behaviour and engagement
• Helping to create an inclusive learning environment
• Supporting social, emotional, and academic development

What We're Looking For

• A recent graduate (any degree subject considered)
• Passion for working with children and young people
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive, proactive, and adaptable attitude
• Experience working with children is beneficial but not essential

What We Offer

• Competitive daily pay rates
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your schedule
• Experience across a range of educational settings
• Opportunities within mainstream and specialist schools
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A fantastic stepping stone into teaching, psychology, therapy, or education careers

Ideal For Graduates Interested In:

• Teaching
• Educational Psychology
• SEN Support
• Speech and Language Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Social Work
• Youth Work
• Mental Health Support

Whether you're looking for full-time work, part-time opportunities, or experience before pursuing further study, we'd love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.